USDA Seeks Nominees for the American Egg Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees to fill nine member and nine alternate member vacancies on the American Egg Board. Appointed members will serve a two-year term beginning March 2022 and ending March 2024. The deadline for nominations is July 1, 2021.
Any egg producers owning 75,000 or more laying hens may be nominated by a certified eligible operation. USDA will select appointees from the nominated producers.
USDA Meat and Fish Purchase Program Announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase meat and fish products for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal food nutrition assistance programs. Offers will be solicited in the following forms:
AMS Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Announces Spring Meeting
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee announces its Spring meeting, held virtually May 12-13, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.